Is 41 to old to start playing quitar,I mean really playing or mentally would it be to difficult?

Question

Memory problems

Answer 1

Heavens no. Playing guitar is largely a function of muscle memory. Besides, you can use all kinds of diagrams to help you remember the chords you are learning. If you already know about music, you'll be able to apply whatever musical knowledge you already have to playing guitar. You won't be starting from zero.

Think of it this way: you'll be learning a new skill. Surely you learn how to do new things all the time.

(If you think your memory problems at 41 are really that bad, perhaps you should have yourself evaluated by a doctor.)

Answer 2

At 41 it would be more difficult for you than for, say a 10-year-old, because children are able to retain more information. However, I'm a firm believer that anyone can do anything if they really put their mind to it and set their goals accordingly no matter their age. I suggest taking some classes to see if this is really something you want to do. Although some things look very interesting and fun at first, once you get into it that thing could turn out to be very different and difficult.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I don't think so. You're never too old to learn to play the guitar. And memory doesn't have much to do with it anyway. I'm 21, and I've got the most horrible memory in the world...I've been playing for 7 years, and I haven't had any trouble. Do it, it's lots of fun.

Answer 4

Its up to that person, 41 is not that old are you asking for yourself or for someone else. If someone else, again 41 is not that old and I am 43 and probably have a better memory than you

Answer 5

No.

Forty one is the right time to start anything.

A number of years ago I met a remarkable man in his 89th year. He had just spent ten years of his life writing a two or three volume Encyclopedia of Woman Composers Through the Ages. When I met him he was a Town Planner.

His name was Aaron Cohen. He is dead now, but by his example everyone can learn its never too late to start anything.

Answer 6

Mentally won't be so bad but your hand and wrist strength could be a problem. Take some lessons designed for adults, practice a lot and make it fun for yourself. If you only get good enough to entertain yourself that is not all bad. You have exercised your brain, given yourself pleasure and learned something new.

Answer 7

No, not too old at all. If you have any musical talent at all, you should be able to pick it up easily. There's plenty of people older than you that have picked up hobbies later in life, and gone on to become famous. Think "Grandma Moses"!

Answer 8

You won't know unless you try. Maybe it will help with your memory.

Answer 9

come on play, its never too late, doesnt matter if your 60.mentally its up to you, depends on how u think of it. go for it.

Answer 10

You won't know until you try. Don't be afraid. If you are not good at it, stop it.